Monthly Archives: July 2026
US dollar firms on risk aversion, but DXY risks break below key 100.5 support
Written on July 17, 2026 at 9:52 pm, by josephine
Dollar steadied on risk-off flows, but bearish DXY outlook persists; traders eye selling rallies, puts, 100.5 break.
USD/CHF Slides Towards 0.8070 as Swiss Franc Safe-Haven Demand and Options Volatility Rise
Written on July 17, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by josephine
USD/CHF slips to 0.8070 as safe-haven Swiss Franc demand outweighs firmer US sentiment and dollar support.
Brent rallies as Iran threat to block Bab al-Mandab tightens supply and sparks volatility
Written on July 17, 2026 at 9:22 pm, by josephine
Iran’s Bab al-Mandab threat lifts Brent 12%, stoking volatility as tanker delays and Chinese demand tighten supply.
Wells Fargo lifts 2026 global growth view, trims inflation as central bank paths diverge
Written on July 17, 2026 at 9:21 pm, by josephine
Wells Fargo sees 2026 GDP at 2.7%, CPI 4.3%; diverging central-bank paths drive derivative trading opportunities.
Hammack warns broad inflation pressures as energy, insurance and AI data centres add strain
Written on July 17, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by josephine
Hammack warns broad inflation persists; businesses urge action as consumers despair amid energy, insurance, supply-chain, AI pressures.
EUR/USD edges lower as markets await ECB decision, with implied volatility muted and support in focus
Written on July 17, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD dips in quiet trade ahead of ECB; low volatility, stable inflation, focus on 1.1395–1.1405 support.
Gold hovers below $4,000 as firmer dollar and Middle East tensions sustain weekly decline
Written on July 17, 2026 at 8:22 pm, by josephine
Gold slips near $3,992 as stronger dollar and Fed hike odds weigh, amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
Canada’s June CPI Seen Easing to 2.9% as Energy Drags, Core Holds Near 2%
Written on July 17, 2026 at 8:21 pm, by josephine
Canada’s June CPI seen easing to 2.9% as energy drags; core steady; traders eye bonds, CAD puts.
Michigan consumer expectations rise to 54, lifting US spending outlook and reshaping rates bets
Written on July 17, 2026 at 7:52 pm, by josephine
Michigan’s Consumer Expectations Index surged to 54 in July, boosting optimism and shaping bullish, hedged trading strategies.
University of Michigan one-year inflation expectations dip, easing Fed pressure and boosting bonds, equities and euro
Written on July 17, 2026 at 7:51 pm, by josephine
UoM one-year inflation expectations fell to 4.2%, signaling cooling pressures, easing Fed hikes, boosting bonds, stocks.
